Cooper's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Cooper's Coppice

The view from Salter's Well [1] Looking northwest from the bridleway near Salter's Well (a spring) over delicious Cotswold countryside.  The buildings to the left are Oakhouse Farm.  To the right on the skyline can be seen the distinctive twin communication towers atop Ilmington Hill, some 8 miles distant.
The view from Salter's Well [1] Credit: Michael Dibb

Cooper's Coppice is a woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families looking to enjoy the outdoors. The coppice is situated on gently undulating terrain, with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees creating a diverse and rich ecosystem.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species. Visitors can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards while exploring the area. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a stunning visual display.

Cooper's Coppice offers several walking trails of varying lengths, providing options for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. The paths are well-maintained and clearly signposted, ensuring visitors can navigate the woodland easily. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The woodland is managed by a local conservation organization, which ensures that the natural habitats are preserved and protected. They carry out regular maintenance work, such as tree planting and clearing invasive species, to maintain the health and diversity of the woodland.

Cooper's Coppice is open to the public year-round, with no admission fee. It offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and enjoy the beauty of Gloucestershire's woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.001752/-1.6658232 or Grid Reference SP2333. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The view from Salter's Well [1] Looking northwest from the bridleway near Salter's Well (a spring) over delicious Cotswold countryside.  The buildings to the left are Oakhouse Farm.  To the right on the skyline can be seen the distinctive twin communication towers atop Ilmington Hill, some 8 miles distant.
The view from Salter's Well [1]
Looking northwest from the bridleway near Salter's Well (a spring) over delicious Cotswold countryside. The buildings to the left are Oakhouse Farm. To the right on the skyline can be seen the distinctive twin communication towers atop Ilmington Hill, some 8 miles distant.
A44 west of Kitebrook
A44 west of Kitebrook
A44 near the Four Shire Stone
A44 near the Four Shire Stone
A44 at the entrance to the Fire Service College An appropriately red vehicle is waiting to leave the college.
A44 at the entrance to the Fire Service College
An appropriately red vehicle is waiting to leave the college.
Cross-field through the wheat Below Dunsden Coppice
Cross-field through the wheat
Below Dunsden Coppice
Aerators at Lemington Lakes Series of small ponds each with an aerator
Aerators at Lemington Lakes
Series of small ponds each with an aerator
New trees round Lemington Lakes From the footpath to the offices/cafe.
New trees round Lemington Lakes
From the footpath to the offices/cafe.
Lower Lemington church Out of the door into sunshine.
Lower Lemington church
Out of the door into sunshine.
Footpath to Lower Lemington This footpath runs down from the Fosse Way alongside a hedge to the village which can just be seen in the distance.
Footpath to Lower Lemington
This footpath runs down from the Fosse Way alongside a hedge to the village which can just be seen in the distance.
Lemington Manor Lemington Manor is a large farm and manor house close to the site of the now destroyed medieval village of Lemington.
Lemington Manor
Lemington Manor is a large farm and manor house close to the site of the now destroyed medieval village of Lemington.
Track to Woodhills Farm This farm is run by the Ford Group and supplies milk to Dairy Crest. The land on the right is marked crown property and is part of the old Moreton In the Marsh Airfield now site of the Fire Service Technical College.
Track to Woodhills Farm
This farm is run by the Ford Group and supplies milk to Dairy Crest. The land on the right is marked crown property and is part of the old Moreton In the Marsh Airfield now site of the Fire Service Technical College.
Concrete Trackways These concrete trackways were part of the world war two airfield at Moreton in the Marsh. The airfield is now the Fire Service technical college and these tracks are separated from the main airfield by the road from Moreton to Todenham.
Concrete Trackways
These concrete trackways were part of the world war two airfield at Moreton in the Marsh. The airfield is now the Fire Service technical college and these tracks are separated from the main airfield by the road from Moreton to Todenham.
Seven Shires Way Seven Shires Way by The Four Shire Stone on road up to Wolford Lodge
Seven Shires Way
Seven Shires Way by The Four Shire Stone on road up to Wolford Lodge
Ash House Farmhouse This 18th century farmhouse is listed grade II.  More details are at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-305982-ash-house-farmhouse-great-wolford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-305982-ash-house-farmhouse-great-wolford">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ash House Farmhouse
This 18th century farmhouse is listed grade II. More details are at: LinkExternal link
The road to Great Wolford Current attempts to discover a road name have failed
The road to Great Wolford
Current attempts to discover a road name have failed
Wolford Lodge, Wolford Wood
Wolford Lodge, Wolford Wood
Approaching the A44 by Four Shire Stone This is overlooking the border between Warwickshire here, Gloucestershire to the right, Oxfordshire ahead and Worcestershire before the Evenlode parish was changed into Gloucestershire in 1931.
Approaching the A44 by Four Shire Stone
This is overlooking the border between Warwickshire here, Gloucestershire to the right, Oxfordshire ahead and Worcestershire before the Evenlode parish was changed into Gloucestershire in 1931.
Gate to Wolford Wood
Gate to Wolford Wood
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Cooper's Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SP2333 (Lat: 52.001752, Lng: -1.6658232)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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